Assumption Home

In Assumption Home, 7.48% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Assumption Home, 2.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percent of long-term residents who had a fall which caused serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in computing nursing grades.

In Assumption Home, 2.7% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents which experienced UTI's. Although a higher rate infections may reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare between nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards.

In Assumption Home, 15.25% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to patients for a variety of conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Assumption Home, 12.03% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term residents that are given antianxiety medication. These medications are prescribed to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Assumption Home, 5.59% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Assumption Home, 87.31% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Assumption Home, 15.91% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Assumption Home, 23.9% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents that retained mobility levels. Some experts believe that the ability to move around is vital to patients mental and physical health.

In Assumption Home, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is important to maintaining the physical well-being of residents.

In Assumption Home, 23.9% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Assumption Home, 9.04% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Assumption Home, 80.79% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements.